1+ hour, 50+ min ago  (571+ words) Drive Electric has released its 2026 State of the Nation report on electric transport, revealing how policy changes since January 2024 have created domestic headwinds for a sector that has crossed a global inflection point. The report shows New Zealand's electric vehicle…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (380+ words) Toyota New Zealand has expanded its electric vehicle line-up with the introduction of the b Z4 X Touring, a larger and more powerful version of its battery electric SUV designed for families and outdoor lifestyles. The new model follows the arrival…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (295+ words) Chinese technology company Dreame has announced the Nebula NEXT 01 JET Edition, an electric supercar equipped with jet boosters that the company claims can accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 0. 9 seconds. The vehicle builds on Dreame's previously unveiled Nebula electric supercar, adding…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (440+ words) MG Motor New Zealand is set to expand its electric vehicle line-up with the arrival of the MG4 EV Urban, a new entry-level model aimed at making EV ownership more accessible for Kiwi drivers. Priced from $38, 990 plus on-road costs, the front-wheel…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (375+ words) Electric vehicles are among the factors adding technical complexity to disputes reaching New Zealand's Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal, as the body records its highest annual caseload on record. The Tribunal received 716 new applications in the year to 30 June 2025, up 22. 6 percent…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (307+ words) GWM New Zealand has announced pricing for its all-electric Ora 5 SUV, with the compact electric vehicle set to arrive in local showrooms in June 2026. The electric SUV will start at $36, 990 before on-road costs for the entry-level Lux variant, positioning it…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (572+ words) Honda has cancelled its upcoming 0 Series saloon and SUV just months before production was due to begin, marking a significant shift in the company's electric vehicle strategy. The two EVs had been scheduled to enter production in the United States…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (542+ words) The Nissan Leaf has been named the supreme winner of the 2026 Women's Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) award, following a closely contested final voting round among category champions. The electric vehicle (EV) prevailed after 86 women motoring journalists from 55 countries…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (371+ words) New Zealand has reached a significant milestone in the transition to lower-emission transport, with more than 100, 000 NZ-new battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles now registered across the country. Latest figures from the Motor Industry Association (MIA) show a total of…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (520+ words) Automotive industry leaders have called for clearer regulations and stronger support measures to help the sector navigate the transition to electrification and rapid technological change. The comments were made during the "Women and Cars in a Global Challenge Environment" forum…...